Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
-
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
Tomatillos
In German
Echte Kamille
Tomatillos
In French
Matricaria recutita
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Tomatillos
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Tomatillos
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Tomatillos
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Tomatillos
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Matricaria
Physalis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Physaleae
Properties of German Chamomile and Tomatillo
Wondering what are the properties of German Chamomile and Tomatillo? We provide you with everything About German Chamomile and Tomatillo. German Chamomile doesn't have thorns and Tomatillo doesn't have thorns. Also German Chamomile does not have fragrant flowers. German Chamomile has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis and Tomatillo has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis and Rhinitis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of German Chamomile and Tomatillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Tomatillo
Season and care of German Chamomile and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Tomatillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
German Chamomile and Tomatillo Physical Information
German Chamomile and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Tomatillo are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Tomatillo flower color: Yellow and Sandy Brown
- Tomatillo leaf color: Green
Care of German Chamomile and Tomatillo
Care of German Chamomile and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.